Lo-D

Lo-D - brand was created in 1969 to identify Hitachi's high-end audio equipment for the domestic market. Amplifiers, receivers, cassette recorders, turntables, musical instruments, and other audio equipment, as well as cassette tapes and electronic components, were produced under the Lo-D brand. Lo-D equipment was distinguished by high build quality, advanced technology, and excellent sound. In the 1980s, Lo-D became one of the most popular brands in Japan. The equipment was also exported to other countries, including the United States and Europe. However, in the 1990s, its popularity began to decline, and Lo-D was discontinued in 2004.

Brand Manufacturer Model Description Type Length Year Made in Market
Compact Cassette Lo-D SR 60 Type I Normal 1981 Japan Lo-D Maxell / Hitachi SR Type I Normal 60 1981 Japan Japan
Compact Cassette Lo-D SR 90 Type I Normal 1981 Japan Lo-D Maxell / Hitachi SR Type I Normal 90 1981 Japan Japan
Compact Cassette Lo-D SX 60 Type II Chrome 1981 Japan Lo-D Maxell / Hitachi SX Type II Chrome 60 1981 Japan Japan
Compact Cassette Lo-D SX 90 Type II Chrome 1981 Japan Lo-D Maxell / Hitachi SX Type II Chrome 90 1981 Japan Japan
Compact Cassette Lo-D UD 46 Type I Normal 1981 Japan Lo-D Maxell / Hitachi UD Type I Normal 46 1981 Japan Japan
Compact Cassette Lo-D UD 46 Type I Normal 1981 Japan Lo-D Maxell / Hitachi UD Type I Normal 46 1981 Japan Japan
Compact Cassette Lo-D UD 60 Type I Normal 1981 Japan Lo-D Maxell / Hitachi UD Type I Normal 60 1981 Japan Japan
Compact Cassette Lo-D UD 90 Type I Normal 1981 Japan Lo-D Maxell / Hitachi UD Type I Normal 90 1981 Japan Japan
Compact Cassette Lo-D UD 90 Type I Normal 1981 Japan Lo-D Maxell / Hitachi UD Type I Normal 90 1981 Japan Japan
Compact Cassette Lo-D UD 120 Type I Normal 1981 Japan Lo-D Maxell / Hitachi UD Type I Normal 120 1981 Japan Japan
Compact Cassette Lo-D DL 46 Type I Normal 1983 Japan Lo-D Maxell / Hitachi DL Type I Normal 46 1983 Japan Japan
Compact Cassette Lo-D DL 46 Type I Normal 1983 Japan Lo-D Maxell / Hitachi DL Type I Normal 46 1983 Japan Japan
Compact Cassette Lo-D DL 60 Type I Normal 1983 Japan Lo-D Maxell / Hitachi DL Type I Normal 60 1983 Japan Japan
Compact Cassette Lo-D DL 90 Type I Normal 1983 Japan Lo-D Maxell / Hitachi DL Type I Normal 90 1983 Japan Japan
Compact Cassette Lo-D DL 120 Type I Normal 1983 Japan Lo-D Maxell / Hitachi DL Type I Normal 120 1983 Japan Japan
Compact Cassette Lo-D ER 46 Type I Normal 1983 Japan Lo-D Maxell / Hitachi ER Type I Normal 46 1983 Japan Japan
Compact Cassette Lo-D EX 46 Type II Chrome 1983 Japan Lo-D Maxell / Hitachi EX Type II Chrome 46 1983 Japan Japan
Compact Cassette Lo-D EX 90 Type II Chrome 1983 Japan Lo-D Maxell / Hitachi EX Type II Chrome 90 1983 Japan Japan
Compact Cassette Lo-D ME 46 Type IV Metal 1983 Japan Lo-D Maxell / Hitachi ME Type IV Metal 46 1983 Japan Japan
Compact Cassette Lo-D ME 60 Type IV Metal 1983 Japan Lo-D Maxell / Hitachi ME Type IV Metal 60 1983 Japan Japan